Associate Vice President of People and Culture

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full‑time, 12‑month, exempt Associate Vice President position in the Office of People and Culture. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People and Culture, the Associate Vice President (AVP) of People & Culture is a leadership role responsible for advancing the college’s Human Resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and organizational culture initiatives in alignment with the strategic direction established by the Vice President.

As the second‑in‑command within the Office of People & Culture, the AVP provides day‑to‑day leadership, operational oversight, and expert guidance across key Human Resources and diversity, equity and inclusion functions, including, but not limited to talent acquisition and development, employee and labor relations, total rewards, compliance, and employee engagement.

The AVP plays a pivotal role in translating institutional goals into operational practice, ensuring the consistent application of policies, processes, and diversity, equity and inclusion principles throughout the employee lifecycle. This leader has strong inclusive communication and fosters collaborative relationships across the college, helping to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that supports student success and reflects the mission, vision, and values of the community college.

This position is expected to work in‑person, on campus and the position may offer occasional work from home days.

The Office of People and Culture’s mission is to support and elevate the college community by embedding equity and continuous growth into every aspect of people practices – from recruitment and onboarding to learning, well‑being and community partnerships.

• The AVP will work to advance the institution’s DEI commitments by embedding equity‑focused practices into HR operations, policies, and decision‑making.
• Support efforts to diversify the faculty, staff, and leadership pipeline through inclusive recruitment, equitable hiring practices, and bias‑reduction strategies.
• Ensure all Human Resources policies and processes are equitable, nondiscriminatory, and aligned with the college’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals through the college’s social equity framework.
• Develop and provide training and professional learning in areas such as cultural competency, inclusive leadership, conflict resolution, and equity‑minded supervisory practices.

• Provide operational leadership for core Human Resources functions, including HRIS, personnel records, compliance, and process improvement.
• Ensure Human Resources services are timely, accurate, and accessible, meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures that promote legal compliance, consistency, and fairness across the institution.
• Collaborate closely with the VP to ensure day‑to‑day operations are aligned with the mission and vision of the Office of People and Culture.

• Lead a comprehensive talent strategy focused on attracting and retaining highly qualified, diverse faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure equitable screening, interviewing, and evaluation processes.
• Train, promote, develop, and engage in professional development program offerings, including training on leadership development, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Support continuous learning through programs that build cultural fluency and strengthen a growth‑oriented workplace.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Director of Employee Equity and Engagement to ensure learning pathways are implemented across all employee categories and resolve complex compliance situations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Director of Labor and Compliance and employees on conflict resolution, performance management, and contract interpretation, ensuring all actions reflect equity and fairness and timely resolution.
• Serve as a key liaison in collective bargaining processes, promoting respectful, transparent, and collaborative…